MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD CITY OF CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA January 23, 2017

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1 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD CITY OF CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA January 23, 2017 A meeting of the School Board of the City of Chesapeake, Virginia, was held on Monday, January 23, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the School Administration Building. Mr. C. Jeff Bunn, Chairman, presided. The Call to Order Mr. Bunn called the meeting to order. He welcomed visitors to the meeting and informed them that a printed agenda for the meeting was available. Roll Call Dr. Jean Infantino called the roll and recorded attendance as follows: Present: Excused: Mr. Samuel L. Boone, Jr. Mr. Thomas L. Mercer, Sr. Mr. Harry A. Murphy Mr. Louis J. Tayon, Jr. Mr. Michael J. Woods Mrs. Victoria L. Proffitt, Vice Chairman Mr. C. Jeff Bunn, Chairman Mrs. Colleen C. Leary Mrs. Christie New Craig Also present were Dr. James T. Roberts, Superintendent; Dr. Anita B. James, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Ms. Victoria Lucente, Assistant Superintendent for Budget and Finance; Ms. J. Paige Stutz, Assistant Superintendent for Operations; Dr. Alan L. Vaughan, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and School Services; Dr. Jean A. Infantino, Executive Director of Administrative Services/Clerk of the Board; Mr. Robert J. Barry, Attorney; and Mrs. Brenda A. Turbeville, Deputy Clerk of the Board. Adoption of the Agenda Dr. Roberts had no amendments to the agenda, but said he would need a closed session for five pupil matters, four matters requiring consultation with legal counsel, and two personnel matters. Mr. Mercer moved to approve the agenda as presented by the Superintendent with an amendment to move the Proposed Plan for Rezoning to follow Clerk s Items and precede the Hearing of Citizens and then be readdressed under Unfinished Business. Mrs. Proffitt seconded the motion, which passed with all members present voting in favor of the motion. 5970

2 Closed Session Mr. Bunn asked Mr. Barry to prepare the language for the Board to go into closed session. Mr. Barry stated that the motion should read as follows: The Board should convene in closed session pursuant to Section of the Code of Virginia, for consideration of five pupil matters, two personnel matters, and four matters requiring consultation with legal counsel. Mr. Murphy moved that the Board go into closed session as provided in the Code of Virginia. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Proffitt and approved, with all Board members present voting yes. Reconvene in Open Meeting The meeting reconvened in open session. Mrs. Proffitt moved the record show that the only items discussed in the closed meeting were those specifically cited in the motion to convene into closed session. Mr. Murphy seconded the motion, which passed with all Board members present voting in favor of the motion. Items Resulting from Closed Session The Superintendent recommended the expulsion of Student #1, Student #2, Student #3, Student #4, and Student #5 under the conditions discussed. Mr. Murphy moved to approve the Superintendent s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mercer and passed with all Board members present voting in favor of the motion. Mrs. Proffitt moved to accept the recommendation of the Hearing Officer in the personnel matter under review. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tayon and passed with all Board members present voting in favor of the motion. Invocation Reverend Shannon Terhune, Raleigh Heights Baptist Church, gave the invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Clerk s Items Mr. Tayon led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. None Proposed Plan for the Establishment of New Attendance Zones: Dr. Roberts said that in determining the Capital Improvement Plan, the Board reviewed some general options to relieve the overcrowding at Hickory Middle School. Ms. Stutz then introduced Mr. John Bertocchi, New Construction & Planning Administrator, who provided more 5971

3 specific options regarding the attendance zone study including Deep Creek Middle School, Great Bridge Middle School, Greenbrier Middle School, Hugo A. Owens Middle School, and Hickory Middle School. Options were limited to middle schools only and do not apply to elementary or high schools. Mr. Bertocchi reviewed background information with the Board and presented Attendance Zone Options A, B, and C. In Attendance Zone Option A, a portion of Hickory Middle School would be reassigned to Greenbrier Middle School. In Attendance Zone Option B, portions of Hickory Middle School would be reassigned to Hugo A. Owens Middle School and Great Bridge Middle School. Option B would also reassign a portion of Great Bridge Middle School to Greenbrier Middle School. In Option C, portions of Hickory Middle School would be reassigned to Greenbrier Middle School and Hugo A. Owens Middle School. Option C would also reassign a portion of Hugo A. Owens Middle School to Deep Creek Middle School. Mr. Bertocchi reviewed several alternatives once considered by staff but no longer under consideration. Mr. Mercer presented an additional option for consideration which would move those students in Viridian Reserve and Berkshire Forest into the Great Bridge Middle School attendance zone. Mr. Mercer also suggested any students who are not currently in the Hickory Elementary School zone and live to the west of the attendance zone would be zoned for Hugo A. Owens Middle School. Mr. Bunn requested staff gather information on the numbers of students who live on Cedar Road and attend Great Bridge Middle School, but then go to Grassfield High School. Mr. Bunn requested enrollment numbers for the neighborhood on Hillwell Road who currently Hickory Middle School. Other Board members requested additional information which staff will work to present at the next Board meeting. Hearing of Citizens The following citizens addressed the Board regarding rezoning for Hickory Middle School. 1. Phillip Prestipino 1012 Grantham Lane 2. Heather Harris 500 Fall Ridge Court 3. Ashley Martin 318 Riviara Place 4. Nicole Anderson 448 Currituck Drive 5. Monica Agudelo 5972

4 604 Saber Drive 6. Sandy Simmons 550 Fair Oak Drive 7. Gregg Simmons 550 Fair Oak Drive 8. Stacy Eslich 400 Vespasian Circle 9. Diane Carter 1607 Revella Arch 10. Kevin Andris 1207 Pacels Way 11. Elena Ilardi 913 Stockleybridge Drive 12. Michael Ferrara 561 Fair Oaks Drive 13. Bill Devens 316 Riviara Place 14. Mary Williams 718 Tyler Way 15. Jason Dipietro 820 Priscilla Lane 16. Michelle Hunter 400 Block of Berndale Drive 17. Christopher Herbert 700 Merle Court 18. John McIntyre 308 Riviara Place 19. Ashlynn Baker 711 Tyler Way 20. Dr. Jennifer Keenan 520 Vespasian Circle 5973

5 21. Joyce Monaghan 925 Marble Arch 22. Michele Rohrbaugh 1504 Clear Water Lane 23. Jessica Stice 328 Vespasian Circle 24. Delaney Reper 620 Centerville Turnpike, South 25. Holly Brady 111 Edgeware Court 26. Christian Eads 610 Mile Creek Lane 27. Bethany Rafferty 1220 Priscilla Lane 28. Ed McNicholas 813 Sydenham Boulevard 29. Shawna Hulen 508 Vespasian Circle 30. Joel Hulen 508 Vespasian Circle 31. Carson Hulen 508 Vespasian Circle 32. Anthony Thiel 605 Hollygate Lane 33. James Corlett 203 Riviara Place 34. Wendy Edelson 35. Lisa Hess 404 Downing Drive 36. Michael Ebner 519 Vespasian Circle 5974

6 Unfinished Business 37. Steve Dowdy 952 Brandermill Drive 38. Robyn Robertson 1001 Broward Way 39. Mrs. Amsden 1007 Kendale Circle 40. Mallory Broach 1001 Seagull Court Proposed Plan for the Establishment of New Attendance Zones: Mr. Mercer asked Ms. Stutz to explain the formulas and procedures used to compute the capacity of a school. Mr. Mercer encouraged citizens to ask questions of the Board to avoid being given erroneous information. Ms. Stutz said the considerations presented by Mr. Mercer and Mr. Bunn will be drafted as options and presented to the Board for consideration. New Business None Consent Agenda The chairman requested approval of the consent agenda. Items included the following: A. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting B. Department of Human Resources Personnel Report Mr. Murphy moved to approve the Consent Agenda and the motion was seconded by Mr. Mercer. The motion passed with a vote of 7-0 with all Board members present voting in favor of the motion. Superintendent s Report Announcements: The Superintendent made the following announcements. 1. Dr. Roberts thanked the speaker who mentioned contacting her legislators and encouraged other citizens to do so as well. 2. On January 4, 2017, Dr. Roberts spoke to members of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committee at a public hearing on the Governor s budget. 5975

7 3. In January, Mr. James E. Baker, Chesapeake City Manager, and Dr. Roberts served on a panel at a superintendents meeting in Richmond to discuss how superintendents and local government representatives work together towards successful budget outcomes. 4. On January 19, 2017, Dr. Roberts spoke to Hampton Roads Caucus in Richmond and voiced his concerns regarding budget cuts. Dr. Roberts also visited with delegates and attended the Senate Committee hearing on full day kindergarten. 5. On January 24, 2017, Mr. Mercer, Mrs. Proffitt, and Mr. Tayon will travel to Richmond with members of the Superintendent s staff for the annual VSBA day where staff and Board members will meet with legislators. 6. On Thursday Dr. Roberts and Mr. Bunn will return to Richmond for the recognition of Dr. Toney McNair, Virginia s Teacher of the Year, by the Virginia Department of Education and the General Assembly. 7. The joint meeting between the City and the School Board scheduled for Thursday night has been canceled. 8. The week of January has been designated in Virginia as Principal Appreciation Week. Dr. Roberts thanked all of the principals in Chesapeake for their hard work and the great jobs done by each of them each day. Instructional Presentation School Improvement Update: Dr. James presented an update to the Board on the requirements of schools that are not fully accredited for this school year. Dr. James reviewed the 9 levels of accreditation in Virginia s accountability system and the requirements of each level. Currently 35 of Chesapeake s 45 schools are fully accredited and 11 are not fully accredited. Making up the 11 schools that are not fully accredited, three are Partially Accredited, three are Warned Schools, four are Reconstituted, while one school has been denied accreditation. Dr. James then reviewed the steps being taken to improve those schools not fully accredited. Proposed Revisions to School Board Policy P 5-12 Complaints from the Public First Reading: The proposed changes outlines clearer steps and deadlines regarding complaints from the public. A motion was made by Mr. Murphy to approve the proposed revisions on First Reading. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Proffitt and passed with all Board members present voting in favor of the motion. The proposed revisions will appear on the Consent Agenda for the Board s final decision. Proposed Revisions to School Board Regulations R 5-12 Complaints from the Public: The proposed regulations were presented to the Board for information and do not require Board action. Proposed New School Board Policy P Wellness Leave First Reading: This proposed new policy and the accompanying regulations are designed to provide an additional benefit to eligible employees related to our new health centers and pharmacies. Under the new policy, employees will be allowed up to 90 minutes of wellness leave to stop by the health center and the pharmacy next door to handle medical needs. A motion was made by Mrs. Proffitt to approve the new policy on First Reading. 5976

8 Mr. Mercer seconded the motion which passed with all Board members present voting in favor of the motion. The proposed revisions will appear on the Consent Agenda for the Board s final decision. Proposed New School Board Regulations R Wellness Leave: The proposed regulations were presented to the Board for information and do not require Board action. Governor s Budget Update: Dr. Roberts updated the Board on the Governor s Budget that was released in December. Dr. Roberts showed the changes in state revenue that have taken place since A decrease from the March 2016 General Assembly approved budget of $3.173 million is anticipated for The Superintendent will present to the Board the Superintendent s Proposed Budget on February 13, Board Member Items Mr. Murphy congratulated Dr. Roberts on receiving the Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award. Mrs. Proffitt extended her congratulations to Dr. Roberts and said it was a pleasure to have nominated him for the award. She also congratulated Kaylyn Ivey, Deep Creek High School, for receiving the Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Leadership Award. Mr. Mercer commented that Mrs. Leary had been texting that she was watching the School Board proceedings even though she was not there in person. He wished her a speedy recovery. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m. Jean A. Infantino, Ed.D., Clerk C. Jeff Bunn, Chairman 5977